Is Baby Wash & Shampoo Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Shea Moisture
Shea Moisture's Baby Wash & Shampoo is reviewed here as a skincare. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Peg 150 Distearate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxy Ethanol.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and fragrance, which raises quality concerns. Ingredients like shea butter and coconut oil are beneficial but mixed with synthetic components.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives in personal care products.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, known for its moisturizing properties, enhancing skin hydration.
- Cocamidopropyl betaine is a mild surfactant derived from coconut oil, providing gentle cleansing without harsh effects.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives in personal care products.
- Fragrance (parfum) can cause irritation for sensitive skin, indicating potential quality issues in formulation.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this skincare, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this skincare?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, providing hydration and facilitating the distribution of other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER (EAU)
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Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine safe in this skincare?
Good
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is used here as surfactant. Cocamidopropyl betaine is a mild surfactant derived from coconut oil, providing gentle cleansing without harsh effects.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
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Is Butyrospermum Parkii Butter safe in this skincare?
Good
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is used here as natural_extract. Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter is known for its moisturizing properties, enhancing skin hydration and softness.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER
Read the full ingredient profile for Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
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Is Cocos Nucifera Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Cocos Nucifera Oil is used here as natural_extract. Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil is a natural emollient that helps to moisturize and nourish the skin, promoting softness.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL
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Is Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter safe in this skincare?
Good
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter is used here as natural_extract. Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter is a natural fat that provides moisture and nourishment to the skin and hair.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ASTROCARYUM MURUMURU SEED BUTTER
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Is Polyquaternium 10 safe in this skincare?
Medium
Polyquaternium 10 is used here as conditioning_agent. Polyquaternium-10 is a synthetic polymer used for conditioning, providing a smooth feel but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: POLYQUATERNIUM-10
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Is Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate is used here as surfactant. Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate is a synthetic surfactant that helps in cleansing but may raise concerns about synthetic ingredients.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: SODIUM METHYL LAUROYL TAURATE
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Is Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate is used here as surfactant. Sodium lauroyl isethionate is a mild surfactant that provides cleansing properties but is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: SODIUM LAUROYL ISETHIONATE
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate
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Is Peg 150 Distearate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Peg 150 Distearate is used here as emulsifier. PEG-150 distearate is a synthetic emulsifier that may raise concerns due to its processing and potential impurities.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: PEG-150 DISTEARATE
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Chloride is used here as buffer. Sodium chloride is used to adjust viscosity and stability but is a common additive in personal care products.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: SODIUM CHLORIDE
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial growth, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: SODIUM BENZOATE
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Is Caprylyl Glycol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Caprylyl Glycol is used here as preservative. Caprylyl glycol is a synthetic compound that acts as a preservative and skin conditioning agent, raising concerns about synthetic ingredients.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
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Is Phenoxy Ethanol safe in this skincare?
Bad
Phenoxy Ethanol is used here as preservative. Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that can cause irritation in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: PHENOXY-ETHANOL
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Is Fragrance safe in this skincare?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance (parfum) can cause irritation for sensitive skin, indicating potential quality issues in formulation.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: FRAGRANCE (PARFUM)
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4269721
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